On March 31, 2026, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia introduced the 1:3 Internship Policy, and announced that the pilot phase, previously scheduled to conclude on March 31, 2026, will now continue until May 31, 2026. Official implementation of the policy will effectively take place starting June 1, 2026.
The Progressive Policy on Expatriate Contribution to Local Talent Development, referred to as the 1:3 Internship Policy, was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) on January 15, 2025.
For every expatriate hired, up to three local students will receive quality internships. The exact ratio varies depending on the Employment Pass (EP) tier and the company’s workforce size.
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